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Nigeria: Family Counters Army's Account, Alleges Unlawful Killing of Corps Member in Abuja

All Africa 27 Apr 2026
The family said the Nigerian Army's narrative describing an exchange of gunfire during a pursuit of armed robbers was "false, misleading, and an affront to the memory of an innocent young man." ....
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Nigeria: Army Orders Probe As NYSC Member Killed in Cross Fire With Armed Robers in Abuja

All Africa 27 Apr 2026
The Guards Brigade has ordered an into the death of a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Mr. Abdulsamad Jamiu, who was caught in a cross fire with armed robbers in the Dei Dei area of Bwari Area Council of Abuja ....
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2027: As Mbah, Enugu Leaders Visit Tinubu in Abuja…

This Day 27 Apr 2026
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CAN Lays Foundation for N25bn Ecumenical Chapel at Abuja Airport

This Day 26 Apr 2026
Nigeria . 5 seconds ago. Kuni Tyessi in Abuja . The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) yesterday laid the foundation for the construction of an ecumenical chapel and pilgrimage centre at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.  ... .
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Forceful Eviction Claim: Court Orders Arrest of Abuja Lawyer, Police Officer for Allegedly Evading Arraignment 

This Day 25 Apr 2026
Nigeria . 3 seconds ago. Alex Enumah in Abuja . A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Maitama, Abuja, yesterday day ordered the arrest of an Abuja-based legal practitioner, Mr ... The police in the charge marked ... “On Mr ... .
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Transcorp Hilton Abuja Clarifies Water Shortage Reports, Explains Brief Disruption

This Day 24 Apr 2026
Nigeria . 29 seconds ago. Transcorp Hilton Abuja has clarified reports circulating on social media concerning water supply challenges at the hotel, describing the claims as false and misleading ... .
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U.S. Embassy Abuja Seals Landmark Tech Partnership with Ilorin Innovation Hub

This Day 24 Apr 2026
Michael Olugbode in Abuja ... Embassy Abuja has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ilorin Innovation Hub, launching its first public-private partnership outside the American ...
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Nigeria : EU preparing to offer €10m military aid to Abuja

Africa Intelligence 24 Apr 2026
Teams at the European External Action Service, led by the Estonian Kaja Kallas, are currently putting the finishing touches to ....
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Regent Microfinance Bank Relocates Abuja Headquarters

This Day 23 Apr 2026
Nigeria . 3 seconds ago. Nume Ekeghe ... 2008, Herbert Macaulay Way, Wuse, Zone 5, Abuja, in its bid to improve capacity to deliver excellent service and expand access to digital financial services ... 2008, Herbert Macaulay Way, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja. .
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Pope Leo Is Skipping Some of Africa’s Biggest Catholic Nations

New York Times 22 Apr 2026
As the pontiff arrives in the tiny authoritarian nation of Equatorial Guinea, some Catholics in Africa say they are excited about his visit but are feeling a little left out ... .
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Nigeria Charges Six With Treason Over Coup Plot

New York Times 21 Apr 2026
The group, made up of civilians and former members of the country’s armed forces, is accused of treason linked to a failed coup attempt in October ... .
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 NBF Refutes Call for Emergency Board Meeting in Abuja

This Day 20 Apr 2026
The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has urged members of the public and the sports media to disregard any call for an emergency meeting of its board members in Abuja.  .
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Court Begins Trial of Suspect Arrested By DSS for Planning Attack on Abuja Schools

This Day 18 Apr 2026
A Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Friday began the trial of a man arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for planning to attack some schools in Abuja ... to some schools in Abuja.”.
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Edun Summons NBF Board for Emergency Meeting in Abuja

This Day 17 Apr 2026
... Control (NBB of C), President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), Wale Edun, has summoned an emergency board meeting in Abuja to address the ongoing impasse between the two warring parties. .
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